Announcements February 20, 2009
SICK AND IN NEED OF PRAYERS
• CLYDA AVANT has been sick at home with ear problems. She went to the doctor February13 to have tubes put in her ears, and she is better, but still in a lot of pain.
• BARRY BROADWAY has been diagnosed with lymphoma, and a type of leukemia.
• TIFFANY BUICE has a broken ankle on her right leg. Amber continues to get better from her broken left leg. SHEILA has been suffering from Migraine headaches due to a cyst in her sinus. She will go to an ear, nose and throat specialist Friday. JOEY is suffering from kidney stones and gall stones at this time, and went to a doctor on Thursday.
• BRENDA COX was able to be with us Sunday, and we rejoice in that!
• EVELYN DANIEL continues in Presbyterian Village in rehab, and is doing some better. She is able to walk now.
• ROBIN DURRETT, Irene Lindsey's daughter and Cindy Hulsey's sister, is being tested for possible thyroid cancer.
• CODY HESTER, a friend of the Fincher's, has been diagnosed with leukemia.
• GAIL HOLBROOK is having problems with bronchitis, and electrical problems in her heart. She will be going to a neurologist and an endocrinologist soon.
• ASHLEY HULSEY is in room 686 at Cobb Hospital, and had an open lung biopsy Wednesday morning.
• LINDA JAMES, sister of Susan Jackson, has been diagnosed with recurring cancer and is taking chemotherapy.
• TERESA AND "LITTLE TERESA" JONES are Alan Jones mother and sister. They live in Los Angeles, and Alan asks that we pray for them and their salvation.
• BRUCE LEFEVER, a friend of Jerry Anderson's is continuing to improve after having had a stroke.
• JOYCE MANNING, a friend of the Allens, has had chemotherapy treatments to treat a mass in her lungs. Recent tests have come back negative, and they rejoice in that; however, some cancer is in her bones.
• GULLIAM NIXON has been sick at home with a serious leg infection in his right leg. He cannot walk on it at this time.
• CATHY PETERS, Jeremy Peters mother, is now at a home for treatment of depression and bi-polar disorder in Knoxville, TN. Please pray for her as she continues to get better!
• JEREMY AND CELESTE PETERS will have another baby boy soon, and we wish them the best. Celeste's C Section is scheduled for March 31 at 12:00 NOON! Let's remember her in our prayers.
• DORSEY PRINCE was in the Short Stay Unit at Cobb Hospital Monday through Wednesday of this last week. He had some troubles last Thursday, and doctors said he had another heart attack, and congestive heart failure.
• PAT SCHINALL, friend of Margie Gattis, is awaiting a liver transplant.
• ABBY SMITH, 3 year old friend of Michael and Nancy Walker, has a brain tumor and a tumor in her spine that is inoperable.
• CHRIS STROUD is in need of our constant and continued prayers, as he is in the Douglas County Jail. His address is William Chris Stroud, Douglas County Jail, Annex Dorm D Bed 5 6840 West Church Street, Douglasville, GA 30134.
• JON AND TAMI STROUD are expecting their fourth child in March.
• JACKIE STUBBLEFIELD went back to the doctor and her case is being reviewed and other doctors are being consulted. She will have more MRIS run and doctors will make a final determination.
• DC TIDWELL, Tommy's father, is now on medicines for congestive heart failure. He had some tests run, and now they say he has an irregular heart beat and will have to have more tests run.
• ELJENA TIDWELL, Tommy's aunt, continues to recuperate after having had open heart surgery two weeks ago.
• RALPH WHEELER, nephew of Fannie Pigg, had open heart surgery at Kennestone Hospital Wednesday.
• ALEXUS WOOD, a 7 year old friend of Lena Tinney, is at Egleston Hospital being treated for cancer. He had surgery Monday.
CONTINUE TO REMEMBER
• TIFFANY AND AMBER BUICE - genetic metabolic problems
• MARY CAMPBELL - leukemia
• CLYDE CARSON - cancer
• BRENDA COX - dialysis
• BOB DAVIS - Cancer
• TIFFANY KING - lupus (daughter in law of Linda King)
• IRENE LINDSEY - osteoporosis and arthritis.
• THELMA PIRTLE
• BRUCE STROUD - heart problems
• SOPHIE WALKER - spina bifida
IN NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING
• DORA COLE - Carestone Assisted Living Center, room 19
• FRANCES GOUGH -Brian Care Center, Austell
• SARAH HARMON, Marice Allen's Mother, Carestone Assisted Living, room 55
• NELL HICKS -Powder Springs Nursing and Rehab Center, Powder Springs
• MOTT PRINCE - Brian Care Center, Austell
• PEARL SWEENEY - Moved to Savannah, GA
• FLORA TIDWELL - Presbyterian Village
IN THE MILITARY
• NATHAN KNOTTS is in the Navy. His address is Nathan Knox, P.O. Box 6435 Brunswick, ME 04011 His email is ale_neon_2000@yahoo.com
• JOEY SHIPP, grandson of Charles & Glenda Shipp, is now back in Cherry Point NC after a tour of duty in Iraq. His e mail address is stnt101@yahoo.com.
• MICHAEL SMITH's email address is michael.smith182@us.army.mil.
• KYLE HAMRICK, Tommy's niece's husband, is in the USMC. He returned to the USA on December 4.
• ISHMAEL GORDON is in the Navy and is assigned to Pearl Harbor. He is now in the Persian Gulf for six months.
• AMANDA KNIGHTEN (formerly Amanda Wall) is in the Air Force.
SOUTH COBB NEWS
• PRAY FOR RAIN; PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST JOBS; PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY; PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY; PRAY THAT THE CHURCH REALIZE HER RESPONSIBLITIES AND PREACH TO THE WORLD; PRAY THAT EACH OF US BE KINDER, HONEST AND VICTORS IN THE DAILY FIGHTS THAT WE FACE! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY!
• Ladies Bible Class is every Tuesday at 10:30 am in the dining hall of the building. All ladies are invited to participate.
• JON STROUD needs volunteers for Youth Devotionals through 2009. If you are interested in hosting a Youth Devotional, please see Jon. Thanks!
• JON STROUD also needs teachers for Wednesday night classes - if you can help please see him.
• On March 8 Kenny Holton from Raintree Village will be here at the 6:00 PM service to update us on the Raintree Village Children's Home and our efforts with them. Please make plans to attend.
• On the first and third Saturday of each month Eric will be going to "Luke's Place" and passing out literature and encouraging Bible studies. If you want to participate, please be here each Saturday morning at 8:30 AM.
RAINTREE VILLAGE CHILDREN'S HOME FOOD TRUCK WILL BE HERE MARCH 9, 2009! They need the following items: Sugar; cake mixes/frostings; shortening; salad dressings; mayo; aluminum foil; furniture polish; dishwashing/dishwasher detergent; bathroom cleaners; fabric softener sheets; air fresheners; feminine products; bleach; microwave popcorn; cream of chicken soup; chicken broth; body wash; cooking oil; body lotion/baby lotion; new bath towels. They desperately need canned fruit drinks; paper towels/toilet tissue; new bath towels and cold medicines.
AREA EVENTS
• February 20-21 Gospel Meeting at the Piedmont Road Church of Christ with Neil Richey, their new preacher, preaching. Time of the services is 7:00 PM each evening.
• February 27 Ladies Night Out at the Piedmont Road Church of Christ. Shirley Kingsley of Elijay, GA will speak on "Unlock Your Heart." The time of this event will be from 7-9 PM
• February 28 Ladies Day at Douglasville Church of Christ. Theme will be "My Sister's Keeper" and Debbie Kea will be speaking. Time begins at 9:00 AM
• MARCH 1 - Beginning March 1 and going for 12 weeks TOMMY will be teaching the FISHERS OF MEN TRAINING CLASS. The time of the class will be each Sunday evening @ 7:45 PM. Here is your opportunity to grow and be trained in how to win souls to the Lord.
• March 14 - Piedmont Road Youth Rally! Time begins at 9:00 AM
BIBLE READINGS FOR SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS.
February 22 1 Kings 2 Solomon Establishes His Rule
March 1 I Kings 3 Solomon asked for wisdom
March 8 I Kings 4 Extend of Solomon's wisdom
March 15 I kings 5-6 Lumber and stones for the temple; Solomon built the temple
March 22 I Kings 7 Solomon builds his house and furnished God's house
March 29 I Kings 8 The ark brought to God's house; Solomon's prayer dedicating the temple
SERVING THIS MONTH
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February - Dwayne Watson
March - Tommy Tidwell
PRESIDE
February 22 Kevin Bierly
March 1 Rob Stroud
March 8 Jon Stroud
March 15 Joe Satterfield
March 22 Eric Johnson
March 28 Allen Jones
SONG LEADERS
February 22 Jon Stroud
March 1 Michael Walker
March 8 Chris Tidwell
March 15 Rob Stroud
March 22 Jon Stroud
March 29 Michael Walker
SERVING -- LORD'S TABLE:
1 Larry King
2 Alan Jones
3 George Awuley
4 Fred Campbell
5 Scott Tessereau
6 Dominic Commisso
7 Tristen Anderson
8 Ronnie Dorsey
DOOR GREETERS
February 22 Marcia Anderson and Clyda Avant
March 1 and 8 Gulliam and Linda Nixon
March 15 and 22 Marie Fincher and Willa Freeman
March 28 Susan Barnett and LaRheasa Tidwell
PREPARING LORD'S SUPPER:
February Margaret and Nikki Watson
March Lexann Johnson and Celeste Peters
NURSERY ATTENDANTS
February Jasmine and Tatiana Nixon
March Jennifer Mills and Tristen Anderson
ATTENDANCE AND CONTRIBUTION
FEBRUARY 15, 2009
Sunday AM Bible Study 100
Sunday AM Worship 171
Sunday PM Worship 99
Wednesday Bible Study 2/18 60
CONTRIBUTION
Budget 4500.00
Contribution 3922.00
Difference -578.00
YTD Difference -2905.00
Child Care 67